Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To MAJOR GENERAL NATHANAEL GREENE

    Pompton,58 November 30, 1779, 6 OClock P.M.

[Note:"Expences of His Excellency General Washington from West point to Pompton and back -- Novemr. 1779. King's ferry, 10 dollars; General Woodfords, 3; Ramapaugh, 48; Pompton, 86; Servants and Band of Musick, 40; Expences of Escorts of Horse, 22½ Ramapaugh returning, 40; Kings ferry, do, 10; Stoney Point, 12½. [Total] 272. Reed. the above from Major Gibbs 16th Decemr. 1779. Tench Tilghman ." This memorandum is in the Washington Papers.]

    Dear Sir: Yours of the 27th. reached me this day at Noon at Sufferan's. From a consideration of all circumstances I am led to decide upon the position back of Mr. Kembles, and more especially, as I think there will be an immediate necessity of sending a further reinforcement to South Carolina; I mean, besides the North Carolinians. This, with the diminution of force that will be occasioned by the expiration of inlistments, will oblige us to seek a more remote position than we would otherwise have done. You will therefore proceed to laying off the Ground. I shall be at Morris town tomorrow and shall be obliged by your ordering me a late dinner. I understand my Quarters are to be at Mrs. Fords. If I am mistaken be pleased to send a person to meet me and set me right. I am, etc.

    P.S. Say nothing of the further reinforcement to the southward. 59

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Tench Tilghman. ]